2-Day Tour to Mosul from Baghdad, stopping at Samarra to see its Spiral Minaret, exploring Hatra ruins and touring Mosul

In the morning, we set out for Mosul with a stop at Samarra city to explore the UNESCO Heritage Sites, including the 9th-century spiral Malwiya Minaret of the Great Mosque of Samarra.
Another spiral minaret of Abu Delaf Mosque, standing at a height of around 30 meters, built in 859 AD of baked bricks by the Abbasid caliph Al-Mutawakkil.
Next, we will drive to Hatra ancient ruins. This was one of the first Arab kingdoms in Iraq, reaching its zenith in the 2nd century AD. Here, we will explore mesmerizing temples and buildings featuring a distinctive blend of Roman-Greco and Eastern architectural elements.
Upon reaching Mosul, our evening unfolds with dinner in Mosul. Our stay for the night will be in Mosul.

Day 2: A Full Day Tour in MosuI

Morning walk in the old Bab Al-Saray bazaar, seeing a variety of several markets, including coppersmiths and spices markets.
Walk in the fish market and see the different types of fish.
Witness the tragic destruction in the old town of Mosul, which experienced intense battles. We will see old houses decorated with ornamented facades.
Visit the fifth oldest mosque in the Islamic world and the second oldest in Iraq.
Walk in the narrow alleyways of the old town.
See the historical al-Nouri Mosque and its famed Leaning Hadba’ Minaret, which was destroyed by the terrorist group ISIS but has been rebuilt by UNESCO from the original bricks.
Visit al-Tahira and the Clock catholic churches.
Relax at Bytna Cultural Center and Museum-Cafe.
Visit the capital of ancient Assyria, Nineveh, and see Adad Gate, one of the fifteen gateways of the ancient city.
Marvel at Mosul unfinished Grand Mosque.
End at a Mosuli authentic restaurant.
Back to Baghdad.

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